shortening words unnecessarily? IS THIS NORMAL

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  • dappled
    10 years ago | pl

    Seems to be a modern affectation. Like "thru" for "through" and "lite" for "light" and "donut" for "doughnut". English has changed a lot over the centuries. From Latin influences to Middle French, Norse and other North European groups. America is currently the largest English speaking country so this is the age where Americans influence the language.

    What often surprises me is how resistant American English is to Spanish influence. That would be the natural modifier of the language. But rather than adopt/adapt, there seems to be a move towards simplification. I'm curious about the development of language and this is the second time today I have to admit I don't really know very much about it.

    In short, what you are doing is very much the spirit of the time.

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    • 1000yrVampireKing
      10 years ago | pl

      donut seems like a treat. Doughnut seems like a baker has gone mad!

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      • dappled
        10 years ago | pl

        You know the weird thing? I've just realised that I go completely against the grain and like to lengthen words. It wouldn't be unlikely at all for me to call them doughy-nutterkins.

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